Reclamation of Wastelands Through Microbial Technology (Earth and Environmental Sciences Library)

This book advocates for an integrated reclamation approach that combines microbial methods with physical and chemical strategies for ecosystem restoration.It presents successful large-scale projects that exemplify the effectiveness of these combined techniques while analysing the economic and environmental advantages of microbial technologies through detailed cost-benefit assessments.Addressing global issues such as climate change, the text elaborates on the role of microbes in carbon cycling and sequestration.It emphasizes how microbial biomass can enhance soil structure and water retention, linking this potential to broader climate change mitigation strategies.Furthermore, innovative areas such as microbial nanotechnology are explored, including how nanomaterials can boost microbial efficiency in bioremediation efforts.The discussion extends to microbial electrochemical systems like microbial fuel cells as novel reclamation solutions in challenging environments.Advancements in microb